Giovanni passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2011 at the age of eighty-six, husband of Angelina (Tassone), father of Francesco, Bruna (Philip McMurray), and Antonio (Sandra Lembo). He will be sadly missed by his precious granddaughters Penelope, Cordelia and Lola, his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fondation des maladies du coeur du Québec, 1434, Ste-Catherine O. Bur. 500, Montréal, Qc. H3G 1R4 would be greatly appreciated.